Which Hemodynamic Parameter Is Most Appropriate for the Nurse to Monitor

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which hemodynamic parameter is most appropriate for the nurse to monitor to determine the effectiveness of medications given to a patient to reduce left ventricular afterload?

• A) Mean arterial pressure (MAP)
• B) Systemic vascular resistance (SVR)
• C) Pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR)
• D) Pulmonary artery wedge pressure (PAWP)

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